Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says several appeals have been made to him from some quarters to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but he had turned them down because he is a man of character.
According to a Thursday statement by his spokesman, Kelvin Ebiri, the governor made the revelation at the inauguration of Chief Orabule Adiele Road, Rumuolumeni, formerly known as Aker-Base Road, by the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on Thursday, in Rumuolumeni community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Wike said it was unimaginable to think that he would “quit a party that continues to hold the promise of good leadership for the country, and remains the only hope for Nigerians who are also waiting to vote it into power in 2023”.
Wike stated that the reason he has refused to be quiet over the alleged wrongs and inabilities of the ruling APC is because of the need to strengthen the confidence of Nigerians in the PDP.
“PDP is a party that Nigerians want. No matter all the intimidation, it will not work. We are men of character. When we say something we stand by whatever we have said, not for pecuniary interest.
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“If I was that kind of governor, I know how many times people have tried to woo us, we said no. We cannot be wooed. We are here. We started with PDP and will end up with PDP.
“We have no other political party to join because the fate of this country, the hope of Nigerians, solely depend on our party. That is why when we talk about our party, we are not talking about any selfish interest. But it is to continue to give Nigerians that hope that Nigeria is waiting for.
“So, when there is any mistake, we shout out. Everybody is hoping that in 2023 PDP should take over the realms of power in this country. Rivers State is already secured for PDP.”
Speaking further, Wike renamed the Aker-Base Road as Chief Orabule Adiele in honour of an illustrious son of the Rumuolumeni community and said he would continue to develop infrastructure in the area because of their support to his governorship.
Wike also announced that the Nkpor-Mgbuosimini road has been rewarded to Lubrick Construction company and work will commence in 2021.
In inaugurating the road, Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu described Governor Wike as a brand, an icon, and symbol of everything good and a blessing to Nigeria.
He said using concrete pavements in road construction is with the understanding that it is the best for the topography and designed to last and urged the people to utilise the road with good care.
Rivers State Commissioner for Works Hon. Elloka Tasie-Amadi said the poor state of the road impeded movement and frustrated commerce but respite has come to both residents and companies that operate in the area.
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